iHeartMedia, America’s No. 1 audio company,today announced the latest podcast programming for iHeart Women’s Sports. Eight new shows will launch on the network in early 2025 featuring renowned female athletes like Ashlyn Harris, Mel Reid, Lexie Brown and more. The new expanded lineup further emphasizes iHeartMedia’s commitment to bringing equitable media coverage to women’s sports.
Founded in June 2024 by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, iHeart Women’s Sports is the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to amplifying women’s sports. As a free, ad-supported network available across iHeartMedia’s platforms, it addresses the rising interest in women’s sports coverage.
Following remarkable gains in listenership and demand for new content in 2024, 2025 shows similar promise, with growth and expansion top of mind for leagues and investors alike. The new programming slate shows how iHeartMedia is continuing to drive the industry forward through dedicated investment and platforms for a wide variety of women’s sports content and voices.
“We launched iHeart Women’s Sports last year to provide the type of women’s sports coverage that fans have long been wanting,” said Jessie Katz, Head of iHeart Women’s Sports.
“The latest programming further builds on the media industry’s most consistent, authentic network for news and commentary about women’s sports, and we’re proud to continue to be a leader in women’s sports content, elevating the invaluable voices of women athletes and sports fans through our platform.”
Best-in-class talent and shows coming to iHeart Women’s Sports in early 2025 include:
- “Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge:” Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world’s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She’s bringing listeners inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She’s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she’ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR and IndyCar to F1. Listeners can hop into Katherine’s passenger seat now, HERE.
- “Welcome to the Par-tee with Tisha Alyn:” Join the Par-tee and hear all the “tee” on women’s golf. Social media star and golf trailblazer Tisha Alyn will dish out expert tips that will help improve her listeners’ game, interview top players on the LPGA tour, sit down for conversation with celebrity superfans and have a whole lot of fun on and off the course. Whether listeners are seasoned pros or just getting into the swing of things, this par-tee is one they can’t miss! The first episode will be available tomorrow, January 15. Listen to the trailer now, HERE.
- “Full Circle with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose:” Get the complete roundup of the latest news on and off the basketball court with Lexie Brown, guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, and Mariah Rose, digital content creator behind @hoopsforhotties. Fans will sit down with the duo as they dive into how interest in the WNBA this season caught the league off guard, their college and overseas basketball experience, and day-to-day news around the league. Plus, fans will get all the news during the off-season as Lexie plays in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled. Both hosts will bring unique perspectives to the show, with Lexie sharing her experiences as a professional athlete and Mariah providing insightful analysis and commentary. Listeners can tune in starting January 22.
- “Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris:” Join world-renowned soccer player Ashlyn Harris as she steps off the field and invites listeners into a space to discover how being “wide open”—both in sports and in life—will spark connection and inspire growth both personally and professionally. Harris will sit down with influential voices from sports, entertainment, politics, fashion and music to explore the defining moments that cracked them “wide open,” challenging them to embrace their true selves and push beyond their limits. (And yes, there’s plenty of joy along the way!) Wide Open will bring unfiltered stories of grit, transformation, and, most importantly, authenticity. Fans can tune in for a thoughtful and inspiring journey starting January 27.
- “Quiet Please! with Mel Reid and Kira Dixon:” Golf is often life’s cheat code and it’s not just for the dads, Brads and Chads. LPGA champion Mel Reid and star broadcaster Kira Dixon are the golf girlies new destination for the game with spicy takes, industry happenings and conversations with your favorite celebrities, athletes, business leaders, creators and artists who have figured out how to use golf as a superpower. We’re done being quiet. Available beginning February 12.
- “Courtside with Laura Correnti:” A new podcast on the business of women’s sports hosted by ad industry veteran and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment’s Founder & CEO, Laura Correnti. “Courtside” will delve deep into the dynamic world of women’s sports, exploring the key business drivers, challenges and opportunities shaping the industry’s future. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with guests including league executives and team owners; coaches and athletes; and industry experts and influencers as they go beyond the scoreboard, providing listeners with an up close view to the business of women’s sports and the key factors driving its growth. “Courtside with Laura Correnti” will debut March 2025.
“Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón:” Former pro soccer player and Olympian, Melissa Ortiz, will team up with bilingual fitness professional and Latin music advocate, Camila Ramón, to bring an honest and empowering take on life as Latina athletes and entrepreneurs. From mental health, body image and the pressure of failure to the power of mindset, music as therapy and the realities of Latinidad, Meli and Cami will dive deep into their journeys. Featuring special guests from entrepreneurs, influencers, inspiring artists and fellow athletes, they will spark real-life conversations while embracing their identities as two Latinas in sports, fitness and media. Grab your cafecito, vibe to their Latin music recommendations and join this uplifting duostarting late March 2025.
Softball Podcast with AJ Andrews (working title): Hosted by AJ Andrews, professional softball player and the first woman to ever win a Gold Glove Award, this podcast will cover all the latest happenings in pro softball and spotlight interviews with the biggest names in softball, baseball and more. This podcast is in collaboration with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and is set to launch in late March 2025.
“It’s been a remarkable year for women’s sports, and I’m thrilled to officially join the iHeart Women’s Sports roster for 2025 with my first-ever podcast,’” said Katherine Legge, host of “Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge.”
“With the help of my partners at e.l.f. Beauty, iHeartMedia is investing in and setting the standard for women’s sports coverage. I can’t wait to further that interest and momentum with my show on a platform that celebrates the diverse and authentic voices of women’s sports.”
Novartis, an innovative medicines company, will join Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. Skin as a founding partner. By partnering with iHeart as founding partners, Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN directly impacted the rise in women’s sports coverage.
The network has also provided several in-person podcasting events to further elevate and celebrate the excitement around women’s sports, from the Cannes Lions Festival, to the Fanatics Sports Summit, to the Billie Jean King Cup and the NWSL Championship. All of these events and partnerships allow iHeartMedia to serve as a catalyst for other media players to increase access to women’s sports content and level the playing field.
Whether listeners are interested in women’s basketball, soccer, tennis, hockey, golf, volleyball, softball or racing, iHeart Women’s Sports has it all, with female representation at the forefront.
In addition to this new slate of shows, the network is also home to hit podcasts including “Good Game with Sarah Spain,” “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams,” “Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby,” “The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast” and more. Additional shows, confirmed launch dates, and new talent and partnerships will continue to be announced in 2025.
To find all of iHeart Women’s Sports coverage, please visit iHeart Women’s Sports Podcasts. All shows on the network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.
